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We are proud to introduce the industry’s first Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Silver projection screen surface – Ecomatt XT700E. So what does that mean? I’m not what I would consider a “tree hugger,” but I do believe we have responsibility to the world that we leave to our children, and I really love this explanation.…
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Draper was recently recognized by Green Thinker Network as a winner of their 2012 Sustainability Contest. Our Interior FlexShades won the Window Screens and Textiles category. The purpose of this contest is to recognize the best sustainable products in the industry, and the winners are selected by visitors to the Green Thinker Network website. Our…
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Draper is pleased to introduce our SkyLight 2 FlexShade. After intensive research and development, the SkyLight 2 is now ready for shipment. Designed for large openings, the SkyLight 2 can be as wide as 13′ or as long as 21′. This motorized product is available with either a conventional motor or RTS version, and compatible…
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Like almost every product segment related to just about any kind of construction, Gymnasium Equipment is loaded with factory representatives and dealer salespeople falling all over themselves to help architects, contractors, owners and other specifiers write project specifications. Some are more qualified than others and some are more honest and ethical than others. There…
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Draper’s Smart Gym Control System can save electrical installation costs. One of the currently hot products in the gymnasium equipment industry is gym control systems. Gym control systems have been on the market for 12 to 15 years, but are starting to show up in more projects. Gym control systems replace traditional key switches to…
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Why, you may ask is the Winter Solstice my favorite day of the year? After all, it is the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight, many people are depressed because of this. Me, on the other hand, I am excited. I am excited because it’s all uphill from here. After December…
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You can’t buy a car without seat belts to protect occupants in case of an accident, so why can you get folding backstops without safety straps to protect against winch or cable failure? The quick answer is the lack of regulatory bodies to mandate this feature for backstops coupled with a highly competitive environment. A…
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Our newest solar control fabric, GreenScreen Revive, has received Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification from MBDC. It’s recycled, recyclable, and PVC-free. Here are several links where you can learn more about it. Webinar: We’ll have a live webinar about our PVC-free window shade fabrics on Wednesday, November 29. You can register here. Press release about…
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Publishers note: This post is being republished to correct a broken link Here’s an interesting article from Athletic Business regarding the Putney School Fieldhouse in Vermont. This project achieved LEED Platinum status, and is the first secondary school building to generate more energy than it consumes. Our dealer, Lajeunesse Interiors, provided and installed Draper Basketball…
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We’re pleased to offer many environmentally friendly products. The newest addition to our product offering is GreenScreen® Revive shade fabric. The fabric is recycled, recyclable, and PVC free. Repreve® yarn is used to make GreenScreen Revive. The yarn consists of recycled polyester fabric made from manufacturing waste and plastic water bottles. This video shows how…
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Draper’s Darvin McGowan was doubly honored on May 10. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree … [Read More...]
From time to time, we see evidence that someone has made a scary mistake when installing a Draper … [Read More...]
In some installations, the best location for a video conferencing camera might be just above the … [Read More...]
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